The Trump administration has revamped the nation’s nutritional guidelines, moving away from previous dietary recommendations.
The well-known ‘five-a-day’ campaign is now considered outdated, dating back to 1988.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has controversially linked Tylenol consumption during pregnancy to autism, has created a new guide for healthy eating.
The department describes this as the ‘most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in decades’ and intends for it to guide households until 2030.
“The new Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: eat real food,” it stated.
Kennedy himself commented on the new advice: “These Guidelines return us to the basics.
“American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods – protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains – and dramatically reduce highly processed foods. This is how we Make America Healthy Again.”
The interview concluded with a nod to the well-known MAGA slogan.
Considering the new guidelines, what might a grocery trip cost under this plan?
The New York Post reports that adhering to the guidelines could cost a single person $175 per week when shopping at Amazon’s Whole Foods Market for premium options.
This amount drops to about $164 at a traditional grocery store.
The guidelines also include specific recommendations for different age groups, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
Reflecting on the changes, Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised the new guidelines and President Donald Trump for challenging the status quo.
“Thanks to the bold leadership of President Trump, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will reset federal nutrition policy, putting our families and children first as we move towards a healthier nation,” she said.
“At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers, and companies that grow and produce real food. Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of the solution, and that means more protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains on American dinner tables.”